Zaire Postage Stamp Signed by Muhammad Ali

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Key Features

Item Details

Width:
1 1/4 Inches

Height:
1 3/4 Inches

Period:
20th Century

Origin:
America

This rare postage stamp from the Zaire postal service pays homage to the famed Rumble in the Jungle Championship match between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali. The stamp is mounted atop an enlarged image of the stamp, which is autographed by the great Muhammad Ali. The stamp comes directly from the private collection of boxing promoter and telecommunications expert Henry "Hank" Schwartz, the man credited with not only producing the most important sporting event in history, but also creating an entire communications network for the African country. In fact, Zaire's President Mobutu was so impressed by Schwartz's accomplishments, that he made the promoter Minister of Communications for the country.